Ladakh's Chumur Model Border Village Launched

The Lieutenant Governor of India — Ladakh>>>, Vinai Kumar Saxena>>>, laid the foundation stone for the first Model Border Village at Chumur, located at 16,700 feet along the India>>>-China>>> border. This initiative is part of India>>>'s 'Vibrant Village Program', a vision championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi>>> to strengthen border habitations. The project focuses on four key pillars: infrastructure development, employment and livelihood creation, all-weather functionality, and civilian-defence integration. It aims to transform Chumur into a self-reliant, climate-resilient, tourism-enabled, and economically vibrant settlement. Key features include climate-resilient passive solar houses, tourism infrastructure like a community-run cafe, promotion of Pashmina-based livelihoods, and a commercial greenhouse supported by the India — Defence Institute of High Altitude Research>>> for year-round vegetable cultivation. The produce will cater to local needs and supply defense establishments like the India — Indian Army>>> and India — Indo-Tibetan Border Police>>>. The village will also receive modern amenities such as reliable water supply, renewable energy, digital connectivity, and a central service core with a school and health center. This project is expected to serve as a benchmark for sustainable development in high-altitude frontier regions.